And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.
I will reach out my hand and strike Egypt with all the amazing miracles I will perform there. After that, Pharaoh will let you go.
God is promising Moses that He will display His power through mighty miracles in Egypt, which will ultimately force Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, this verse occurs during God's encounter with Moses at the burning bush, where He is calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. At that time, the Israelites had been enduring harsh oppression under Pharaoh for generations, and God was outlining His plan to use miraculous signs and wonders to force Pharaoh's hand. This sets the stage for the series of plagues that would ultimately compel the Egyptians to release the Israelites.
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